Leijh developed this concept in 2006 when his industrial design studio competed in the International Bicycle Design competition. With the help of Pieter Janssen, he designed a bike made out of two wooden plates, and it won fifth place.

Initially distributed in Europe, as of January 2014 the bike is now available worldwide at a cost of $799 Euro.

AMSTERDAM -- Production of a beech plywood flat-packed DIY bike from Sandwichbike, a brand of PedalFactory, began Dec 1, 2013.

Designer Basten Leijh developed the model, which was inspired by the idea of flat packing and ready-to-assemble production.

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Michaelle Bradford

Michaelle Bradford, CCI Media, is Editor for Closets & Organized Storage magazine and Managing Editor for Woodworking Network. She has more than 16 years of experience covering the woodworking and design industry, including visits to custom cabinet shops, closet firms and design studios throughout North America. As Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine under the Woodworking Network brand, Michaelle’s responsibilities include writing, editing and coordinating editorial content as well as managing annual design competitions like the Top Shelf Design Awards and Best In Wood Awards. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media..